Posts Tagged ‘Dental care’
Dental Care not a priority on Budget Day in Australia
Despite persistent calls for greater focus on dental care in Australia, the government will not make dental services a priority, it has been revealed. The Labor government is set to delay an announcement on dental care and will instead make mental health services a priority. Health minister Nicola Roxon admitted that mental health care has […]
Dental Care hightlighted as an issue at a Suffolk Prison
A report has highlighted dental care as a cause for concern at Edmunds Hill Prison near Bury St Edmunds. The report, which was carried out by the Independent Monitoring Board, revealed that there was a long wait for dental care, with some prisoners waiting several weeks to see a dentist. The Board claims that more […]
New campaign launched to improve oral health amongst seniors
The Quebec Order of Dentists has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of oral health; the campaign will target senior citizens. The aim of the campaign is to encourage older people to take care of their teeth and gums; oral health is important in itself but numerous studies have now linked poor […]
New study suggests treating gum disease can lower costs for treatment of diabetes
A new study has suggested that treating gum disease can help to lower the cost of treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The study, which was carried out by dental insurance provider, CIGNA, found that treating gum disease could reduce the overall cost of treating diabetes. The findings of the study were revealed at […]
Greens holding out for a deal on dental care
The Australian Green Party is holding out for a deal on dental care, which could cost the government millions of dollars. When the Labor party did not win a majority vote, they asked the Green Party to come on board to form coalition government; at the time, the Green party proposed four key policies they […]
Peterborough County set to launch new mobile dental unit
Health chiefs in Peterborough County have revealed plans to launch a new mobile dental unit to provide dental care for residents in rural areas. Dr Rosana Pellizzari, medical officer from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit addressed the county council on Wednesday and outlined plans for the new dental service. A pilot programme will be launched […]
Irish dentists urge new government to prioritise dental care
The Irish Dental Association is urging new government ministers to prioritise dental care. Speaking yesterday, IDA Chief Executive, Fintan Hourihan called for all the major political parties to reveal their plans for dental care in the run up to the election. Hourihan highlighted four major crises in the current system, including a total shakeup of […]
Australian dentists disappointed with new health reform
The Australian Dental Association has expressed disappointment at the new health reform. The new government, along with federal governments, have pledged millions of dollars to shakeup the current health system. However, the reforms have been criticised by many experts as some key areas, including mental health, care for the elderly and dental care, have been […]
Kansas Dentists Launch New Initiative
The Kansas Dental Association (KDA) has launched a new initiative that they claim is designed to improve the access of Kansans to dental care. The policy is seen by some as a retort to calls for registered dental practitioners who would be licensed to provide service currently only available from dentists. This idea is opposed […]
Civil war dentistry – A bit different to what we know and love
A full civil-war dental surgeon’s kit is currently on display at the Rosenburg Library Museum. It is being displayed as the February treasure of the month. Historians are of the opinion that the kit was owned by a Confederate soldier and contained more than 50 items, including dental elevators, picks and some rather grisly looking […]
